LA County staff brief Agoura Hills on homeless services oversight, disaster recovery and rent-relief window
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Daniel Vicente, field deputy for LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, told the Agoura Hills City Council on Feb. 11 that the Board approved motions to strengthen oversight of homeless services contracts as a new county department launches, advanced a disaster recovery authority framework, and reopened an emergency rent relief program through March 11, 2026.
Daniel Vicente, field deputy for Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, briefed the Agoura Hills City Council on Feb. 11 about several County actions and resources relevant to the region.
Vicente said the Board unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Horvath and Supervisor Barger to strengthen oversight and accountability for homeless services contracts as the newly launched Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) establishes operations. The motion directs HSH to coordinate with the auditor-controller and to report back within 60 days on protocols for contract issuance, monitoring and oversight before executing contracts for the next fiscal year.
Vicente also reported the Board advanced monitoring of a recent Presidential executive order that seeks to preempt state and local permitting in some post-fire rebuilding efforts. The Board directed County Counsel to monitor implementation, report back, and authorized County Counsel to initiate or join litigation or amicus actions to defend local land-use and permitting authority.
On disaster recovery, Vicente said the Board advanced the creation of a disaster recovery and rebuild authority and asked county leadership to return with a launch plan, staffing and a comprehensive financial strategy; the Board also advanced an infrastructure master plan and measures to bolster permitting capacity for fire-affected areas.
Vicente announced the LA County Emergency Rent Relief program reopened Feb. 9 and will close March 11, 2026; he said the program provides emergency funding to small "mom-and-pop" landlords and tenants impacted by fires or sudden rent increases and that flyers in English and Spanish were provided.
When Council member Sylvester asked about a county sales-tax measure, Vicente said the proposal is scheduled for the June ballot and described an amendment requiring 5% of proceeds be directed to reproductive health organizations, with an oversight committee composed of departmental and community appointees (a nine-member board was described). Vicente offered to provide the city manager with the committee makeup details.
Vicente closed by noting the Board’s regulatory and litigation directions are intended to protect local permitting authority and to improve contract oversight for homelessness services as recovery efforts continue.
